Frequently Asked Questions

About hypnosis

Nowhere near as dramatic as films make out. It's a natural state of focused relaxation, similar to the feeling of getting absorbed in a good book or daydreaming on a long train journey. You stay fully aware and in control the whole time.
And no, there's no mind control, pocket watches or clucking like a chicken involved.
Genuinely varies person to person. Some people feel light and floaty or tingly, others feel calm and heavy. There's no "correct" way to experience it, however you experience it is right for you and can often depend on your environment i.e if the heating is on.

A blanket to help you feel cosy and grounded is always recommended. It’s lovely and really adds to the experience.
No. You hear everything, stay aware throughout, and could stop at any point if you wanted to. This isn't something done to you, it's something we do together.

Though please don’t worry if you fall asleep, this is normal when experiencing deep relaxation and clients always wake up easily come the end of the session.

About this approach

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is mostly talking therapy, with a bit of hypnosis woven in. We focus on where you'd like to be, rather than picking apart everything that got you here, using small, realistic steps rather than a total life overhaul. The hypnosis part helps your brain settle into that same daydreamy state, where it's a bit more open to useful new patterns taking hold.
And just because sessions are solution focused doesn't mean we skip current-day challenges, we often talk them through in detail, and we spend a good amount of time looking at the neuroscience behind your habits and behaviours, and what you'd actually like to see change.
I offer sessions in Bristol (Clifton) and online across the UK.
Yes the services I provide are safe. I'm fully accredited by the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH), fully insured, and hold an Enhanced DBS certificate, so you're in properly qualified hands.
It honestly depends on what you're coming to therapy for. Some clients notice a shift quite quickly; whilst others prefer to keep going for longer, experiencing a more gradual change.
What I can say though, is many clients work with me for around 10 - 14 sessions, and some continue longer based on their goals.

Commitment to therapy and to the work in between sessions has a big impact on therapy duration.
If you're working towards something with a date attached, we'll talk through what's realistic for your situation at the consultation.
Yes, genuinely. A lot of clients actually prefer working online, being in your own space with zero travel time removes a layer of effort right when you've got least spare capacity for it.
It’s also perfect if you find yourself travelling a lot as sessions can run from wherever you are, timezone permitting.
In-person sessions are also available at The Clifton Practice in Bristol, if you'd rather be face to face.

Is this for me

The full list lives on my services page, but in short, most people come to me for anxiety, overthinking, sleep, confidence, burnout, or just feeling like their brain won't switch off. If you're not sure whether your thing "counts," it likely does. That's what the free consultation's for.
Yes, and a good number of the people I work with are neurodivergent, diagnosed or self-identified.
Sessions are shaped around how your brain works, not the other way round. No pressure to mask, explain yourself, or perform being okay.

I have different tasks and exercises that I recommend during sessions if you find 1:1 interactions difficult.
It starts with a free, no-pressure consultation, just a conversation about what's going on and whether this feels like a good fit. The full details are on my Contact Page if you'd like to see exactly what to expect.
This isn't stage hypnosis, and it's not about being especially "susceptible" or gullible. If you can daydream, get absorbed in a film, or zone out on a familiar drive, you already have everything needed. It's a normal human state, not a special talent some people have and others don't.
Medication's absolutely fine alongside, plenty of clients are seeing their GP or taking something already, and that's worth mentioning at your consultation. I'm not able to advise on medication itself, so any changes there should always go through your GP or prescriber.
Other talking therapies are a slightly different question. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is very much about today, tomorrow, and where you're heading, while a lot of other talking therapies work by focusing on the past. Running both at once can sometimes pull in opposite directions, so I don't typically see clients who are also in another form of talking therapy at the same time. If that's your situation, it's worth chatting it through at the consultation so we can figure out what makes sense for you.

Practical stuff

I do, from age 13 upwards, though in practice most of my clients are adults. If you're enquiring on behalf of someone younger, it's worth mentioning that at your consultation so we can talk through whether it's the right fit.
Consultation - Free
Single Pay As You Go sessions are £75
Block booking of 6 sessions is £430

Payment can be made via Bacs or via a Stripe Payment Link.
I ask for 48 hours' notice to change or cancel a session. That gives the slot a fair chance of going to someone else who needs it.
Cancellations within this time period will be reviewed and charges may still apply.

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